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Chronic Suprapubic Catheterization Can Be Safe for Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries
Complications with chronic suprapubic catheterization for bladder management in spinal cord injury patients may not be as common as previously believed, and the strategy can be a safe option for selected patients who prefer it, according to a report in the June issue of BJU International.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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Carboplatin as Effective as Radiation in Preventing Relapse in Testicular Cancer
A single dose of carboplatin is as effective as adjuvant radiotherapy and more effective in preventing contralateral disease in men with stage 1 seminoma.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Does Not Prevent Renal Damage in Pediatric Vesicoureteral Reflux
Continuous antibiotic treatment does not prevent pyelonephritis or renal scars in children with vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), according to a report in the June issue of Pediatrics.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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CME
Sinecatechins May Be Effective for Anogenital Warts
In a randomized, double-blind trial of men and women with anogenital warts, use of sinecatechins, a green tea extract, was effective and well tolerated, and warts did not recur.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Bladder and Dementia Therapy May Be Incompatible
Dual use of anticholinergics for urinary incontinence and cholinesterase inhibitors (CIs) for cognitive impairment in well-functioning elderly patients leads to pharmacological opposition and a more rapid rate of functional decline, researchers report in the May issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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CME/CE
Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women Reviewed
A laboratory and ultrasound evaluation can clarify the diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain in women if an evaluation does not reveal a specific diagnosis, but few treatment modalities have been helpful.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Oxybutynin for Incontinence Safe in Cognitively Impaired Nursing Home Residents
Oxybutynin may be safely used for urge urinary incontinence in cognitively impaired nursing home residents, according to a report in the May issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Reuters Health Information, June 2008
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Everolimus Prolongs Progression-Free Survival in Metastatic Renal Cancer
Everolimus, an investigational mTor inhibitor, improved survival in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma whose disease had progressed after treatment with sunitinib and/or sorafenib.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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CME
Vitamin D May Not Decrease Risk for Prostate Cancer
In a large prospective study, higher circulating serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D were associated with an increased risk for aggressive prostate cancer.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Statin Therapy Linked to Eventual Return of Erectile Function
Statin therapy for men with hyperlipidemia and erectile dysfunction achieves a rapid reduction in cholesterol levels, but dyslipidemia-related erectile function may take a year to return, possibly as a result of the restoration of endothelial function that occurs with lower cholesterol levels, Turkish investigators report.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Low Levels of Urine Fetuin-A Associated With Urolithiasis
Patients with urolithiasis have lower levels of urine fetuin-A than do healthy controls, according to a case-control study by Czech and Scottish researchers, published in the May issue of BJU International.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Most Asymptomatic Obstetric Sphincter Tears Not Tied to Incontinence
The majority of women with clinically unrecognized anal sphincter tears after the first vaginal delivery, who are not initially symptomatic, do not appear to show any deterioration in continence over the next 10 years, UK researchers report in the May issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Residual Urine Does Not Predispose Elderly to Urinary Tract Infection
Postvoid residual urine volume is not associated with the risk for lower urinary tract infection in nursing home residents, according to a report in the May issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Long-Term Testicular Cancer Patients May Develop Endothelial Injury
Long-term survivors of testicular cancer who were treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy have evidence of endothelial injury and dysfunction compared with testicular cancer patients who did not receive chemotherapy, according to the results of a study published in the May 1st issue of Cancer.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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CME
Confirmation That Erectile Dysfunction Increases Risk of CVD Among Diabetics
Two new trials confirm that erectile dysfunction should be treated as a powerful early warning sign for myocardial infarction and other serious cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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TURP Relieves Urinary Tract Symptoms From Weak Bladder Contractility
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) relieves lower urinary tract symptoms in men with weak bladder contractility who are unresponsive to medical treatment, according to a report by researchers in Seoul.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Renal Cell Carcinoma is Being Increasingly Diagnosed at Early Stages
A greater proportion of newly diagnosed patients with RCC is being diagnosed with stage 1 disease than a decade ago, and relative survival rates are improving.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Majority of Civilian Bladder Trauma in Iraq from Penetrating Injuries
Urologists share their experiences in the management of bladder injury in civilians with major abdominal trauma in Baghdad.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Vaccine Offers Hope to Men With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
A new adenovirus/PSA prostate cancer vaccine prolongs survival in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Shows Secondary Benefits
Losing weight restores sexual function in morbidly obese men.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
